The Cotton Exchange

10/22/2026

Show off your school pride!

Whether you’re repping University of North Carolina Wilmington or Cape Fear Community College, Top Toad has the swag to help you show your colors! 🐺📚

Stop by Top Toad at The Cotton Exchange and grab your favorite UNCW or CFCC gear! 🎓✨

10/22/2026

The Basics !
Amazing food served by the coolest wait staff in Wilmington!

10/22/2026

Come have a spooktacular good time this Halloween in Downtown Wilmington!👻🎃

10/22/2026

Stop in, taste the flavors! Olive oils, stuffed olives, balsamic vingegard and lots more available at Olive Shoppe!

10/22/2026

Kane Footwear Lineup by Cape Fear Footwear!

10/22/2026

Are you dog friendly? Of course we are! Bring your fur babies by today and let Mrs. Valerie show you what kindness is made of at Gems4U!

GEMS4U, Thursday and Mom is in the shop all day!
She is taking in beaded bracelets to repair today.
Come by and let your beaded jewelry sparkle again. 💛

Our latest review from Square!
💛Everything about this shop is the best! The hometown atmosphere, the kind and caring customer service, the love that is felt the minute you walk through the door, I couldn’t ask for a better rock shop! Thanks for helping make my birthday one of the best ever! 💛

And look who came to visit yesterday! So cute!!🩷❤️

Follow the Sunflowers to GEMS4U and find the Kindness! 🌻
GEMS4U - Established in 2008
The Cotton Exchange
354 Nutt Street
Granary Building
Space 21
Wilmington NC
Open 7 Days a Week from 10:30am - 5:00pm
PARKING: Remember to park your car in the gated parking lot behind The Cotton Exchange for 3 Hours of Free parking. Bring in your gate ticket to get validated with any one of our shops or restaurants!
The Cotton Exchange
Cape Fear Footwear
The Basics
The German Cafe
Gnome Nom Nom -Deli "Morning Treats Afternoon Eats"
The C Suite Lounge
Candle Cat and Cauldron
Aunt Kerry's Pet Stop

10/22/2026

Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts 4th Friday Art Walk is featuring Simone Bell and Louise Giordano!
Friday, October 23rd | 6:oopm - 9:oopm

Come see us tomorrow for 4th Friday Gallery Night! Check out the beautiful work by our featured artists, Simone Bell and Louise Giordano, and enjoy a lovely evening in downtown Wilmington from 6–9 pm. We’d love to see you!

10/21/2026

Wax seals don't have to be one color at Occasions Just Write!

You don't have to stick to one color for wax sealing! 🔥🕯️

Mix and match your favorite bead colors to create gorgeous marbled wax seals for all your upcoming cards, invitations, and journals!

10/21/2026

In a world of automation, isn't it nice to know your favorite aromas are created and produced by real humans? Down to Earth!

10/21/2026

Custom Framing and Unique Gifts are available at Fidler's Gallery, Picture Framing and Wrigley's Clocks & Repair. Stop in today!

Don’t just give a gift—give a lasting memory. With custom framing and unique gifts from Fidler’s Gallery & Framing, your loved ones will cherish your thoughtful present forever. Call us at (910) 762-2001 today to learn more about what we offer.